Malta Places: 65 Best Places to Visit in Malta. Malta, also known as Valletta, is a large archipelago located in the Mediterranean between the island of Sicily and the coast of North Africa. It is a nation renowned for its historical sites, which date back to the time of the Romans, the Moors, the Knights of St John, the French, and the British.
Malta is home to many fortresses, ancient megaliths, and the ancient cemetery of the “Saflieni” an underground complex of hallways and burial chambers that dates back to around 4000 BC.
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1. Valletta
The capital of the small Mediterranean island of Malta, Valletta is a walled city founded in the 15th century on a peninsula under the command of the Knights of Saint John, an order of Roman Catholics. Valletta is renowned for its museums, palaces, and grand churches. Among the most famous Baroque buildings is St. John’s Co-Cathedrals, whose grand interior houses the most famous painting in the city. – Malta Places
2. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
The Co-Cathedral of St John in Valletta is a co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in Malta. It was founded by the order of St. John in 1573 and completed between 1578 and 1589. It was commissioned by the order of Saint John in 1573 as a Conventual Church.
The Order of Saint John was founded in Valletta in 1573 and the Order was founded in Malta in 1578 as a conventual church. The orders of Saint John were founded in Malta around 1573 and Saint John the Baptist was the patron saint of Valletta. – Malta Places
3. Upper Barrakka
The Upper Barrakaka Gardens is a public garden located in the Upper Barrakka area of Malta’s capital city of Valletta. Together with the lower Barrakka Gardens, these gardens provide panoramic views of Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The gardens are on the top tier of the St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Bastion, constructed in the 1560s. – Malta Places
4. Lower Barrakka
The Lower Barakka Gardens is a garden located in the Valletta area of Malta. It is twinned to the Upper Barakka Gardens. The gardens overlook the Grand Harbour with the breakwater in the background. – Malta Places
5. National War Museum
The National War Museum, also known as the National War Museum Malta, is a museum located at Fort Saint Elmo, Valletta, in Malta. The National War Museum is one of Malta’s most visited museums. Between 1975 and 2014, the museum’s main focus was on World War 1 and World War. – Malta Places
6. National Museum of Archaeology
The National Museum of Archaeology is Malta’s national museum of prehistory, Phoenician, and numismatic collections. The museum is located in the heart of Valletta and is operated by Heritage Malta.– Malta Places
7. The Valletta Waterfront
The Valletta Waterfront is a promenade in the Floriana area of Malta. It is mainly composed of three main structures: a church in the center, Pinto Stores on the left, and Forni Stores on the right. – Malta Places
8. City Gate
City Gate is the entrance gate to the city of Valletta in Malta. The current gate is the fifth to stand on the site. It was constructed between 2011 and 2014 according to the plans of the Italian architect, Renzo Piano. – Malta Places
9. Saluting Battery
The Saluting Battery is an Artillery Battery located in Valletta, Malta. The Saluting Battery was built in the sixteenth century by the order of Saint John on or near an Ottoman battery that was built during the great Siege of Malta. – Malta Places
10. Triton Fountain
Tritons’ Fountain is Malta’s most significant Modernist landmark. It is situated in front of the City Gate in Malta’s capital, Valletta. The Tritons’ fountain is made up of three bronze sculptures holding a large basin. The basin is balanced on a circular base made of concrete and encased in a 730-ton travertine slab. – Malta Places
11. St. Elmo
Fort Saint Elmo, also known as Fort Tigné, Fort Ricasoli, or simply Fort Saint Elmo, is one of the most important fortresses in Malta. It is located on the sea-going Sciberras Peninsula, which separates Marsamxett Harbor from Grand Harbour. Fort Saint Elmo commands the entrance to both harbors. It is one of Malta’s most important fortresses and was instrumental in the Great Siege of Malta, which took place in 1565. – Malta Places
12. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
The Grandmaster’s Palace, also known as The Palace and Magisterial Palace, is a palatial residence located in Valletta, Malta. It dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries when it was built as the residence of the grand master of the Order of Saint John, who reigned in Malta from 1530 until 1798. – Malta Places
13. Casa Rocca Piccola
Casa Rocco Piccola is one of Malta’s finest palaces, built in the 16th century. It is the ancestral home of the noble de Piro family of Malta. It is located in the heart of Malta’s capital city, Valletta. Tours are available daily from 10 am to 5 pm. La Giara Restaurant is attached to the palace. – Malta Places
14. Teatru Manoel
Theatr Manoel, also known as The Manoel Theatre or simply The Manoel, is one of Malta’s most important performing arts venues. It was commissioned in 1731 by the Grand Master of the order of the knight Hospitallers, a man who was known as the “Manoel” or “Franco Manoel”. The manoel is the patron of the theatre. – Malta Places
15. Gozo
Gozo is one of the 21 islands forming the Maltese Archipelago. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The island has a rich history, with evidence of Phoenician, Roman, Arabic, Sicilian, French, and British settlements. Gozo is renowned for its Neolithic temple ruins, rural hiking trails, beaches, and diving sites. – Malta Places
16. Bażilika Tal-Madonna Ta’ Pinu Mill Gharb
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church and the National Shrine of Malta. It is situated about 700 meters from the village of Gozo. – Malta Places
17. Azure Window
Azure Window also called Dwejra ikorqa, was a 28m natural arch located on the island of Malta, off the coast of Gozo. The limestone feature was located in the bay of Dwejra, near the Inland Sea, and the Fungus Rock. It was one of the main tourist attractions on the island until it collapsed due to stormy weather on the 8th of March 2017. – Malta Places
18. Wied il-Għasri
għasri valley is a sea canyon located on the island of Gozo, Malta. The gorge continues inland towards the village of għasri, which is about 300 meters from the sea.
The valley is renowned for its tranquil beach, which is only accessible by a narrow cove with cliffs on either side. – Malta Places
19. Ramla Beach
Ramla Bay, also known as Marsalforn Bay or San Blas Bay, is a bay on the northern-eastern coast of the Maltese islands of Gozo, with a reddish sandy beach. The nearest village to Ramla Bay is Xagkmra. – Malta Places
20. Dwejra Bay
Dwejra is a sight to behold, with its dramatic shorelines and the sea flowing over the rocks. You can swim in the deep waters of the bay, the shallow waters of the inland sea, or the foamy waters of the Blue Hole, one of the best dive spots in Gozo. – Malta Places
21. Tal-Mixta Cave
Mixta is the name of a natural cave on the east side of the Ramla Bay. It is often mistaken for Calypso’s Cave, on the opposite side of the bay. Mixta Cave has become increasingly popular with both Maltese residents and tourists, which has raised environmental issues. – Malta Places
22. St George’s Basilica
St. George’s Basilica, also known as St. George and the College of St. George in Malta, is a Baroque-style church located in the heart of Malta’s second largest island, Gozo, surrounded by centuries-old narrow streets and streetscapes. – Malta Places
23. it-Tempji tal-Ġgantija
The ancient temple complex of the ancient city of Gozo, Malta, which dates back to the Neolithic period, is known as the “Gantija” temple complex. It is one of the oldest of Malta’s Megalithic Temples and is older than the ancient pyramids in Egypt. – Malta Places
24. Salt Pans
Salt is sourced from salt pans along Malta and Gozo’s coastlines. The main salt production area in Malta is Salina Bay, close to Bugibba. I have recently seen a lot of small gourmet shops pop up on Malta and Gozo street corners. These gourmet shops are a treasure trove of local and international delicacies such as locally produced salt and herbs, fruit preserves, and jam, as well as beautiful Malta homeware that borders on elegant rather than tacky. – Malta Places
25. Xwejni Salt pans
Xwejni salt is harvested every week, usually between mid-May and early September, depending on the weather conditions. The weather is a major factor in the success of each harvest. Hot sunny days are ideal for the salt process. On the other hand, stormy rainy days interfere with the process, and the salt is not collected. After each harvest, each salt pan is filled with water manually and individually using a motor pump, from the large pools to the smaller ones.
The salt pans are dried for around 7 days and then the salt crystals begin to form. Since the water is already very concentrated in the large pools, the process of salt harvesting is much faster, leading to a fresh collection of salt every week. – Malta Places
26. Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs
Ta’ Ċenkm Cliffs is a 20-ha linear stretch of rocky coastline in the Mediterranean Sea at Sannat, Gozo, Malta. The coastline is composed of garrigue, steep, and rugged cliffs rising from the sea to an altitude of 120 m. – Malta Places
27. Wied il-Mielaħ
This natural arch is located on the northwest coast of Gozo, Malta, on the island’s north-eastern coast. It is part of the limestone natural archway that runs along the edge of the valley of the same name. This archway is not as well-known as the Azure Window which collapsed after a heavy storm in March 2017. – Malta Places
28. Villa Rundle Gardens
Villa Rundle is a garden in Victoria, Malta. It was planted by and named after the British general Leslie Rundle around the year 1915. It is situated at the bottom of Republic Street in Victoria. The garden features a mix of native and imported flora, including Ficus nitida, Canary palms, and many more. – Malta Places
29. Inland Sea Dive Site
Gozo’s Inland Sea, also known as Qawra in Malta and Dwejra in Greece, is a sea-basin lagoon connected to the Mediterranean by an arch-shaped opening. It is believed to have been formed when a geological fault in limestone caused a sea cave to form and the roof to collapse. – Malta Places
30. Mdina
Mdina is a fortified town in Malta’s Northern Region. It is also known by the Italian name Città Vecchia or Città notabile. It was the capital of Malta from ancient times to the Middle Ages. – Malta Places
31. Mdina Gate
Mdina Gate is the main entrance to the fortified town of Mdina in Malta. It was constructed in 1724 to the Baroque designs of Charles-Francois de Mondion during the Magistracy of Antonio Manoel de Villena de Vilhena. – Malta Places
32. St Paul’s Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Paul, also known as St Paul’s Cathedral or the “Mdina” Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the town of Mdina, Malta. It is dedicated to the apostle St. Paul. – Malta Places
33. Palazzo Falson
Falson Palace is a medieval-style townhouse in Malta, located in the municipality of Mdina. It was built in the early 19th century as a residence for Maltese nobility and was named after the family of the same name. It is also known by various other names, including Palazzo cumbo-navarra, casa dei Castelletto, or the Norman House. – Malta Places
34. The Mdina Dungeons Museum
The Museum of the Mdina Dungeons is located beneath the high-falutin Vilhena Palace. It is the first structure on your right as you walk in from Mdina’s main gate. The events described in vivid detail by life-size characters are sometimes unbelievable. Your first reaction will be shock and disbelief. – Malta Places
35. Mdina Cathedral Museum
The Museum of Religious Art in the Mdina Cathedral. The Museum of Religious Art in the Mdina Cathedral is situated inside the medieval walled town of Mdina in Malta. Located in Archbishop’s Square on the right side of St. Paul’s Cathedral, the museum is housed in a Baroque-style building that was originally used as a seminary for the Jesuits. – Malta Places
36. Mdina Old City Fortress
Mdina fortifications, also known as is-sugar tal-medina, are a series of fortified walls that encircle the ancient capital of Malta, Mdina. Mdina was founded as males by the Phoenicians around the 8th century B.C. in what is now Malta. It was later incorporated into the Roman Empire as Melite. The ancient city was encircled by walls. However, very little remains of these walls remain. – Malta Places
37. St Paul’s Catacombs
The Catacombs of St. Paul are one of Malta’s most important symbols of early Christian archaeology. The archaeological excavations of the site have uncovered a complex network of galleries and burial chambers that date back to the 3rd to 8th centuries CE. – Malta Places
38. The Knights Of Malta
The Knights of Malta, a series of masterfully crafted scenes from the original stories of the Crusader Knights, tells the story of how, in 1530, the Grand Master of Malta, L’Isle Adam, arrived at the gates of the fortifications of Mdina. Special effects and dramatic lighting bring the past to life, illuminating the lives, struggles, and triumphs of those who have lived, fought, and died throughout the centuries. This is a truly one-of-a-kind experience, thrilling for all ages. – Malta Places
39. Bastion Square
Bastion Square is located in the middle of the charming streets of Mdina. It is a place of history where different civilizations have made their presence felt. The square is full of tourists and locals, and it is a place to enjoy the moment. From the cafes, you can see Rabat in the distance and the Mosta dome. Bastion Square is a bridge between the history of Mdina and modern life, and it has a timeless charm. – Malta Places
40. Roman Villa
Domus Romana is a ruined Roman townhouse in Malta. It is situated on the border between the two towns of Mdina and Rabat. The Domus Romana was constructed in the first century BC as an elite townhouse in the Roman town of Melite. The remains of the Domus Romana were laid out as a Muslim cemetery in the 11th century. – Malta Places
41. St. Julian’s
St. Julian’s is a seaside city in Malta. It is renowned for its beaches, such as Balluta Bay, which is a rocky promenade with shops and restaurants. The streets of the town are lined with bars and nightclubs, and the area south of the beach is known as Paceville. Spinola Bay is home to traditional fishing boats, and Spinola Palace is a baroque house with a carved clock on the facade. – Malta Places
42. Balluta Square
The Balluta Piazza in St. Julian’s, Malta is part of the historical and famous Balluta Bay. The piazza has a triangular shape and is shaded by the Judas trees and is surrounded by various cafes. The most striking feature of this piazza consists of the Art Nouveau ballute buildings. – Malta Places
43. St George’s Bay
Although it’s not as ‘natural’ as St. George’s Bay, it’s still a popular destination for thousands of tourists each summer. It’s close to the Maltese island’s nightlife capital, Paceville, and the sand here is imported and flat. Recently, the beach has been embellished, making it even more appealing and popular. Being close to St Julian’s and St George’s, the amenities and accessibility aren’t too much of a problem. – Malta Places
44. Portomaso Marina
The Portomaso Marina can be found to the north of the entrance to the Grand Harbour, next to St. Julian’s Bay. The key feature of the approach to the Marina is the 23-story tower directly above it. – Malta Places
45. Sliema
Situated on Malta’s east coast, Sliema is a picturesque resort town with a long, picturesque waterfront and the 18th-century polygonal fort of Tigné to the south. In the north, St Julian’s tower is a 17th-century watchtower and battery, while the 18th-century baroque Stella Maris church dates back to the 1850s.
On the tiny island of Manoel, the star-shaped fort of Manoel was constructed by the Knights of Saint John. – Malta Places
46. Parish Church of Jesus of Nazareth
Located on the picturesque Strand, the Christ the King Parish Church is the first sight that greets visitors when they enter the port of Sliema. It is one of Sliema’s four parishes and is a masterpiece of architecture, with a history that goes back almost 150 years. – Malta Places
47. Christine X Art Gallery
Located in the heart of Sliema’s commercial area, the independent art gallery “Christine X Art Gallery” was established in 2004 and presents the works of some of the most important contemporary artists in Malta and beyond, especially in the European Market Economy Area. – Malta Places
48. Fond Għadir Beach
Located in one of Malta’s most popular towns, Fond Ghadir is home to a stunning rocky coastline with panoramic views of the sea. The area is also home to a promenade perfect for a stroll. The area is popular with tourists and locals, and is often referred to as the ‘area next to Surfside.’ – Malta Places
49. Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlocq is a small fishing village located in the South East Region of Malta, with a harbor. It is a popular tourist destination, renowned for its panoramic views, local fishermen, and local history. The village had a total population of 3 534 inhabitants as of March 2014. – Malta Places
50. Delimara Lighthouse
The Delimara lighthouse is one of Malta’s active lighthouses. It is Malta’s second active lighthouse. The Delimara Point is located on the southern tip of the island, close to the Marsaxlokk. – Malta Places
51. St.Peter’s Pool
The location I’m referring to is St Peter’s Pool. It’s located in the south-eastern corner of the island, just outside of the small village of Marsaxislokk. It looks like a slice of paradise on the blue water, and as you can imagine, it gets all the attention it deserves every day. – Malta Places
52. Santwarju tal-Madonna ta’ Pompei
Marsaxlokk Parish Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Malta, situated in the fishing village. The parish was founded in the late 19th century when fishermen began constructing houses close to the sea coast to save time on travel.
The fishermen and their families decided to build the church to serve the spiritual needs of their parishioners. Before it became a parish, the village was part of the pre-19th-century parish of “Żejtun”. – Malta Places
53. Fort Delimara
The Fort Delimara, also known as Fort Delimara-Malta, is a three-story, polygonal fortified structure located at the southern tip of Malta. It dates back to 1876 and was constructed by the British from 1876 to 1888.
The fort was part of a series of fortifications built to protect Malta’s strategic harbor. The fort is still standing today, but it needs to be restored as it’s in danger of collapsing due to the effects of coastal erosion. – Malta Places
54. Popeye Village
Popeye Village is a purpose-built film set village which has been transformed into a small amusement park. Popeye Village is a small village made up of rustic wooden buildings. The village is situated in Prajjet Bay / Anchor Bay, close to the village center of Malta’s Malta. – Malta Places
55. Mellieħa
Mellie’a is a village in Malta, located in Malta’s Northern Region. As of March 2014, the population of the village was 10087. It is a popular tourist destination, with sandy beaches, a picturesque landscape, and the nearby Popeye Village. – Malta Places
56. The Red Tower
Saint Agatha’s Tower, also called the Red Tower, Malta’s largest watchtower, Fort Saint Agatha, or simply Fort, is a large fortified watchtower located in Malta’s capital city of Malta. Constructed in 1647-1649, it was the 6th of Malta’s Lascaris towers. – Malta Places
57. Għadira Nature Reserve
Volunteers are available to answer any questions you may have about birdwatching and can help you identify some of the unique species of birds that live here. Please note that this reserve is not a smoking area and pets are not allowed inside. The reserve can be found at the bottom of the island, on the third floor of the tower overlooking the bay. Parking is available and entry is free. s open from 10 am to 4 pm. – Malta Places
58. Our Lady Of The Grotto
1km south of Rabat, take a 1km stroll to St Dominic’s priory, where you will find a small chapel devoted to the Virgin Mary. According to legend, in the early 1400s, a hunter in the area claimed to have been visited by the Virgin Mary in a cave. A small shrine was built on the site.
A few decades later, three Dominican monks arrived in Malta and decided to set up a priory on the site. They also changed a simple painting depicting the Virgin Mary to a marble sculpture. – Malta Places
59. Blue Waves Watersports
Visiting Bluewaves is the ideal way to explore the stunning beauty of Blue Lagoon Malta, Comino Island, and its surrounding areas. Located just 3 km from the Red Sea in Comino, it is a safe and efficient way to get around without having to waste time and energy.
Rent a Self Drive Boat and explore the stunning Comino Island, the Blue Lagoon, the Crystal Lagoon, and other bays in Comino, Malta, and Gozo, depending on the weather. Join us on a trip around Comino Island, including a cave visit, and stop at the Blue Lagoon for some swimming. – Malta Places
60. St. Paul’s Bay
St. Paul’s Bay is a city located in Malta’s Northern Region, 16 kilometers northwest of Malta’s capital, Valletta. It is Malta’s largest city and the seat of its Northern Regional Committee. The city is the most populated in Malta. – Malta Places
61. Torri ta’ Wignacourt
Wignacourt Tower, also called St Paul’s Bay Tower, is a fortified watchtower located on the banks of St Paul’s Bay in Malta. The first of six watchtowers to be constructed on the island of Malta, the first stone for the tower was laid on February 10, 1610. This watchtower was built to replace the role ta’ tabibu farmhouse, formerly known as Dejma Tower. – Malta Places
62. Malta National Aquarium
Malta National Aquarium, also known as the Malta National Aquarium, is the largest of the Maltese Islands’ aquariums. Located in Qawra in the north of Malta, the National Aquarium is home to over 175 species of animals, including fishes, mollusks, reptiles, and insects. – Malta Places
63. Qawra Point Beach
The promenade leads from Qawra Point to Salina Bay and St. Paul’s Bay, where the rocky shore turns into open water. The promenade is close to Qawra, one of Malta’s most popular tourist destinations, and the towns of Bugibba and Qawra are also close by, with Qawra being a popular tourist destination, with many hotels and resorts lining the streets. – Malta Places
64. Bugibba Water Park
It’s a great place to cool off. My 9-year-old daughter stayed in the water for 20 minutes. It’s free to enter for a 20-minute session, children can stay as long as there’s no line, and there’s a seating area for adults around the outside. – Malta Places
65. Ħaġar Qim
The Megalithic temples of Malta are one of the oldest religious sites in the world. The World Heritage Sites committee has described them as “unusual architectural masterpieces”.The Megalithic Temples in Malta date back to the ancient era known as the Ġgantic phase. – Malta Places
